T.e.n.s Machines

[Deedee]

Has anyone ever used one of these? My physio put me on one last tuesday for my back and it was great. I was actually free from pain for a few hours, so i have persuaded DH to buy me one. i have just used it and so far the pain has eased.

 

[BRobson]

I used one when I was in labour - it helped for a while

My mother in law also used one for backache and thought it was great

 

[Claire L]

I have tried one in the past but it didn't work for me, must say accupuncture also never worked for me!

Claire

 

[Deedee]

I have tried one in the past but it didn't work for me, must say accupuncture also never worked for me!

Claire

I had accupuncture years ago and loved it, it was so relaxing don't think it helped with the pain though !!

 

[wideeyes]

I used one when I was in labour -

Me too, it just irritated me!

 

[Goofysmate]

Had tried twice with the Tens but it never worked for me, but then everyone is different .
If it works for you keep using it because when it comes to fighting back pain anything is worth a go to relieve or stop it

 

[Minniespal]

My dad uses one for problems with a sore back and knee. It seems to be working for him.

 

[tennisfan]

I have advised patients to use it in between treatments from myself. Its quite easy as it means they can self treat themselves at home & they are reasonably cheap to buy. Although personally I prefer to receive more hands on treatment myself.

 

[Snowy-girls]

I use mine when i need to,and it is GREAT .My back problems stemmed from having an epidural with my first daughter,unfortunatley a side effect from an epidural.It is something i will always have-but that little machine does wonders for me,when before having it-i could'nt even get out of bed!!.
Glad your's is working well for you .x.

 

[T16GEM]

I used mine in labour too I remember yelling "get that (insert f word) thing off me!" to DH!! Poor DH!

 

[madmumof2]

Sounds similar to me Gem! lol

I had my daughter at home so I rented one of these. I put it on, did nothing, so turned it up a bit, and the shock it gave me sent me into a rant of expletives!

But it does work for some people though, just not me lol

 

[T16GEM]

Well I think it actually worked for a time, but when I was getting more aggitated by everything (until the epidural) it was just another thing to wind me up!

My MIL uses one for back pain though and swears by it.

 

[PoppyAnna]

Me too, it just irritated me!

Same here, but when I got to the labour ward and the Midwife repositioned it, it was fabulous. The trick is to get the pads in the exact spot....

 

[emily1982]

I've got one for my toe but because of the type of tumour it irratates it.

 

[carolfoy]

Me too, it just irritated me!

and me, also tried it whilst in labour and gave up after about 6 hours, was having enough fun with contractions, didn't need electric shocks too

 

[saratogagirl]

I bought one today and have just used it for the first time, I will let you know how I get on

 

[wideeyes]

I used mine in labour too I remember yelling "get that (insert f word) thing off me!" to DH!! Poor DH!

I did that too.

 

[irongirlof12]

I did that too.

me too. didn't need that jabbing me as well!

Hope it works for your pain.

 

[saratogagirl]

Well I used it twice last night and once today, once more before bed, I am amazed I have been in agony on and off for the last seventeen years, the specialists have been not wanting to operate on the nerve as they suspect I may loose the use of some fingers. My pain is by no means gone but it is 80% better, I feel like a new woman ...

 

[Deedee]

Well I used it twice last night and once today, once more before bed, I am amazed I have been in agony on and off for the last seventeen years, the specialists have been not wanting to operate on the nerve as they suspect I may loose the use of some fingers. My pain is by no means gone but it is 80% better, I feel like a new woman ...

Glad it has worked for you too